Documentation
Everything you need to build on Shell Chain
Quickstart Guide
Get a local node running in 5 minutes
Read →Architecture
13 modular Rust crates, layered for clarity
Read →Native Account Abstraction
Protocol-level smart accounts, 32-byte native addresses, and 3-layer validation
Read →Post-Quantum Cryptography
Deep dive into Shell Chain's PQ security
Read →Smart Contract Guide
Deploy and interact with smart contracts
Read →JSON-RPC API
Complete API reference for developers
Read →Storage Profiles
Archive, full, and light node storage profiles
Read →Observability
Prometheus metrics, tracing, and health probes
Read →Testnet Operator Guide
Deploy and operate a testnet node
Read →Public Testnet
Network info, faucet, and MetaMask / Shella Wallet setup for Shell Testnet
Read →Consensus Details
WPoA engine, validator set, finality, slashing, and STARK proof challenges
Read →System Contracts
Native ValidatorRegistry and AccountManager system contracts
Read →Prover Guide
Run a STARK prover node and earn aggregation fees
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